Handle



July 26, 1955 w. FINKELSTEIN 2,713,926

HANDLE Filed June 15, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet l I NV E NTOR.

A ORNEY July 26, 1955 w. FINKELSTEIN 2,713,926

HANDLE Filed June 15, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INIENTOR.

BY W 79.

JTTORNEY United States Patent HANDLE William Finkelstein, Philadelphia, Pa.

Application June 15, 1953, Serial No. 361,452

1 Claim. (Cl. 190-57) My invention relates to a handle and relates particularly to a handle for luggage.

Heretofore, handles of numerous types have been made. However, the particular handle of the instant invention relates to a handle composed previously of metal stampings.

Heretofore, handles having sides made of metal stamping, have been made but they require heavy guage metal and they do not withstand the hard usage to which luggage handles are subjected.

It, therefore, is an object of my invention to manufacture a luggage handle of stamped metal parts which is very strong.

Another object of my invention is to provide a luggage handle of a plurality of stamped metal parts which may be readily assembled and which is most rugged at the link junction Where the greatest stress and strain occur.

Other objects of my invention are to provide an improved device of the character described that is easily and economically produced, which is sturdy in construction, and which is highly efiicient in operation.

With the above and related objects in view, my invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts, as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a handle embodying my invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary view of two metal members forming the shell of the handle.

Fig. 3 is an outside plan view of a modification wherein two non-identical shell members are coupled together.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary end view showing the members of Fig. 2 connected.

Fig. 5 is the inside view of the two coupled shell members shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a second modification of my invention wherein two stamped out shell members are connected together by a strap or link.

Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line 77 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line 8-8 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of another modification of my invention.

Fig. 10 is a side view of the invention which is shown in Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a sectional view taken along the line 11-11 of Fig. 10.

Fig. 12 is a side view of another modification of my invention.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the end clips which are shown in Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a view of a modification of the end clips as shown in Fig. 13.

Referring now in detail to the drawing wherein similar reference characters refer to similar parts, I show a luggage handle which has a central hand grip portion and end portions which are adapted ;to be held by .a .pieceof luggage by suitable connectingtloops-or eyes.

The handle maybe held by virtue .of loops transversely through the ends or longitudinally throughthe ends.

The handle may he made :of :two identical metal stamped shells, each of which-is generally designatedas A, and each .of which is arcuate in its :blanked formation, .and When'the two shells are coupled together they form 'a handle.

The shell A adapted to form one side of the handle is pressed from thin metal sheeting so that its center is of a convex-concave or a U-shaped configuration. The outside of the shell is designated as 10, and the inside convex portion is designated as 10A. Each end has a narrow integrally formed extension 12 with a pair of spaced openings 14, 16 therein.

The opening 16 on one shell A overlies an opening 14 on the second shell A for the purpose of receiving a binding rivet 18. Hence, in folded position the extensions or end bars 12 define a loop with a passageway 15 therein for a link or a loop (not shown).

Likewise an opening 16 on one shell A overlies an opening 14 on the second complementary shell A. The two end bars 12, 12 add flexibility and strength to the luggage loop (not shown).

In Figs. 3 and 5 I show a second modification of my invention wherein a shell A with end bars 12, 12 is joined to a shell, generally designated as Al, which does not have end bars. A single rivet 18 holds the shells A, AI together.

The shells A and AI are substantially identical in construction except that shell AI has an end bar 12 while the shell A does not have the end bar. Both shells, however, have identically located openings 14 at their ends.

In Figs. 6 and 8 I show a third modification of my invention wherein a pair of shells AI, AI are joined at their free ends 22, 24 by links C, C.

It should be apparent that the junction links 12 forming the loop or eye 15 may be of greater strength as compared to the handle portion 10 which must be shaped for the finger grip and merely adds to the elegant appearance of the handle.

A paper strip 17 is located between the inner surfaces 10A of each portion of the two shells and the entire unit may be encompassed by an outside covering of leather or a synthetic composition 19 so that it may match or add contrast to the luggage to which it is attached.

Referring now in greater detail to the invention of the handle B as shown in Fig. 9 it is to be noticed that the two shells may be welded together at their ends and an opening 26 for a ring is provided at the ends thereof. In the handle shown in Fig. 9 the shells AI are welded together so that the openings 14 of the shells define the hole 26.

Referring to Figs. 10 and 14 it is to be seen that the shells AI, AI are fitted together and that a ring holder or ferrule, generally designated as C, is suitably held to the ends either by a rivet or by welding. The bottom 38 of the ferrule C is elongated so that a connecting ring or link (not shown) may interfit therein.

Referring to the handle illustrated in Figs. 11, 12, and 13, it is to be noted that the handle B comprises two shells AI, AI and at the ends they are held by a ferrule D which is somewhat of a U-shaped member with a semicircular portion 28, 30. The ferrule D is of generally U-shaped configuration with curved spaced sides 28, 30 and each side has an opening 32, 34 respectively therein. The ends of the shells are joined to the ferrule and the ferrule serves the purpose of having rings or loops pass therethrough as is suitable for a post type of handle. By a post type of handle is meant a handle which is substantially of U-configuration wherein the ends of the U are vertically positioned.

Although my invention has been described in considerable detail, such description is intended as being illustrative rather than limiting,- since the invention may be variously embodied, and the scope of the invention is to be determined as claimed. 7

the blanks will appear in circular formation with the said overlapped extensions bent to form attachment loops.

Referenees ilited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 158,077 Havell Dec. 22, 1874 245,369 Gay Aug. 9, 1881 314,724 Romer Mar. 31, 1885 381,790 Jenkinson Apr. 24, 1888 2,519,604 Romolt Aug. 22, 1950 2,563,134 Romolt Aug. 7, 1951 

